Benedetta Bianchi Porro: From Suffering to Bliss
The legacy of the Blessed in the Sirmione Library
In the secluded silence of the Sirmione Public Library, the memory of the region takes on a universal dimension.
Among the spaces dedicated to local figures, a special shelf is reserved for Blessed Benedetta Bianchi Porro. Not simply a bibliographical selection, but a true memorial that preserves and transmits the spiritual legacy of one of the most powerful figures of the twentieth century.
The international scope of this section is also striking. Works dedicated to Benedetta are available in multiple languages, a testament to the global reach of her message.
A medical student, capable of self-awareness of the illness that would lead to paralysis and blindness, Benedetta transformed suffering into a radical form of love and dedication. Born in Dovadola in 1936, she found her spiritual home in Sirmione.
For those wishing to delve deeper into her story with rigorous tools, the library offers a significant collection. Among the various volumes available, the Complete Writings, edited by Andrea Vena, stand out, allowing readers to follow Benedetta’s human and spiritual journey through letters and diaries. Alongside her biographical works and essays, the newsletter “L’Annuncio“, published by the association dedicated to her, is also available, documenting the vitality of her testimony today.
Beatified by Pope Francis on September 14, 2019, Benedetta Bianchi Porro belongs not only to history but continues to speak to the present. The shelf dedicated to her in the Sirmione library thus becomes a kind of inner compass: an invitation to discover how a life marked by the loss of consciousness can, paradoxically, become a source of light. As her biographies recall, the room where she lived in Sirmione was never a prison, but a window wide open to infinity.
The “virtual shelf” with available titles dedicated to Benedetta Bianchi Porro. Full information: Sirmione Public Library.
Sentirsi Benedetta: lo spettacolo teatrale
Pellegrinaggio a Dovadola in ricordo di Benedetta Bianchi Porro
